How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Colorado?
$61,020a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Colorado. That is $29.34 an hour or $5,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.34
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,400Median: $61,020Highest 10%: $94,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $56,510 | $27.17 | |
| Median | $61,020 | $29.34 | |
| 75th | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| 90th | $94,930 | $45.64 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $65,370 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,410 |
| Greeley, CO | $60,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 14. West Virginia | $61,330 |
| 15. Oregon | $61,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $61,260 |
| 17. Colorado | $61,020 |
| 18. Arizona | $60,310 |
| 19. Vermont | $59,790 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $59,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $29.34 ($61,020 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $61,020 against $57,430 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Colorado ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $65,370 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.